Chinese H-6 bombers fly east of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

China Deploys H-6 Bombers Near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea

Beijing’s Military Maneuvers Signal Strength as U.S. Reaffirms Defense Pact with the Philippines In a significant display of military power, China has deployed two long-range H-6 bombers near the highly contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Satellite images...
China’s New Attack Submarine May Be a Response to US Typhon Missiles in Philippines

China’s New Attack Submarine May Be a Response to US Typhon Missiles in Philippines

Chinese attack submarine, reportedly under construction in Wuhan, may be intended to counter the recent deployment of US-made Typhon missile systems in the Philippines. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), which cites a semi-official Chinese...
Philippine Coast Guard

Philippines Set to File Legal Action Against China Over Environmental Damage in South China Sea

The Philippines is on the brink of initiating an international lawsuit against China, seeking accountability for alleged environmental destruction in the South China Sea. Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla announced the government’s imminent decision on selecting the appropriate international platform to...
South China Sea

China and Philippines Clash Over Scarborough Shoal: Conflicting Accounts Highlight Tensions in South China Sea

Tensions flared once again in the South China Sea this week as the coast guards of China and the Philippines offered conflicting accounts of a maritime confrontation near the contested Scarborough Shoal. This latest episode underscores the volatility of the...
RMAF Bare Base Construction in Bintulu

RMAF Bare Base Construction in Bintulu to Begin Soon: A Strategic Leap for Malaysia’s Defense

More than three years after its announcement by then-Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the long-awaited construction of the 48-hectare Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Bare Base in Bintulu is finally set to commence. This project marks a significant...
China coast guard, South China Sea

South China Sea: Beijing Conducts Air and Naval Patrols Around Scarborough Shoal Amid Escalating Tensions

China announced on Thursday that it has intensified its air and naval patrols around the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, a move described as a bid to "resolutely defend" its national sovereignty. This development underscores the growing...
Philippine Coast Guard

Philippine-US Defense Pact Extends Protection to Armed Attacks in South China Sea, Says US Defense Secretary

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed the strength and resilience of the U.S.-Philippines alliance during a visit to the Philippine military's Western Command on Palawan island. In his statement, Austin underscored that the partnership between the two nations would...
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning carries out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise with the Shandong aircraft carrier, unseen, for the first time in the South China Sea in late October 2024.

Japanese PM Ishiba Voices “Serious Concerns” to Xi Jinping Over South China Sea in APEC Meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over China’s assertive activities in the South China Sea during his first in-person meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bilateral discussions, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...
Philippine Coast Guard

Malaysia Protests Philippines’ New Maritime Laws Amidst Ongoing South China Sea Dispute

Malaysia announced that it will formally send a protest note to the Philippines over new maritime laws recently enacted by Manila. This diplomatic action, confirmed by Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin, underscores escalating tensions surrounding overlapping territorial claims in...
Chinese Coast Guard- South China Sea

China Conducts Sea and Air Combat Drills at Disputed Scarborough Shoal Amid Rising Tensions with Philippines

Due to the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea, China conducted intensive sea and air combat drills near the contentious Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday. This area—an expanse of reefs and rocks west of the Philippines’ Luzon Island—has been...
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